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Lia Blady, LMSW

Welcome to the blog!

Whether you're just starting your mental health journey or have been exploring therapy for some time, this space is for you

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Here, you'll find a collection of posts designed to inform, inspire, and offer practical advice for navigating life's challenges. Mental health is unique to each person, and this blog is intended to provide you with some insights and tools that you can use on your path to healing. From coping with anxiety to understanding trauma, this blog explores a variety of topics that impact emotional well-being. Take what resonates with you and know that you're not alone in this process.

How to Address Social Anxiety at Work with EMDR Therapy

Lia Blady

Jan 277 min read

How to Address Social Anxiety at Work with EMDR Therapy

Whether it’s the fear of speaking up in meetings, concerns about how others perceive you, or avoiding important interactions, workplace soci

Social Anxiety Should Be Taken Seriously

Lia Blady

Jan 274 min read

Social Anxiety Should Be Taken Seriously

Whether it’s the fear of speaking up in meetings, concerns about how others perceive you, or avoiding important interactions, workplace soci

EMDR Therapy for OCD

Lia Blady

Dec 19, 20246 min read

EMDR Therapy for OCD

OCD impacts an estimated 1.2% of adults in the United States. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response...

What is adjunctive EMDR therapy? A guide to integrating trauma-focused care in NYC, BK, and virtually

Lia Blady

Dec 12, 20246 min read

What is adjunctive EMDR therapy? A guide to integrating trauma-focused care in NYC, BK, and virtually

If you're navigating trauma recovery and already working with a therapist that you trust, you might be wondering if it's possible to...

Is it normal to feel worse after EMDR sessions?

Lia Blady

Dec 3, 20246 min read

Is it normal to feel worse after EMDR sessions?

If you’ve just started Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR ) therapy, you might be wondering if it’s normal to feel...

Core Beliefs EMDR: What are they?

Lia Blady

Nov 18, 20246 min read

Core Beliefs EMDR: What are they?

Why do we react the way we do? Why do certain patterns seem impossible to break? The answers often lie in our core beliefs -- the deeply...

Every Memory Deserves Respect (Mental Health Book Club)

Lia Blady

Nov 12, 20246 min read

Every Memory Deserves Respect (Mental Health Book Club)

In this iteration of our mental health book club, we are reading and reviewing Every Memory Deserves Respect.

Can therapy help with anxiety?

Lia Blady

Nov 11, 20248 min read

Can therapy help with anxiety?

Anxiety is something that almost everyone experiences. It might manifest as nerves before a big presentation or worrying about what's ahead.

Can emotions cause physical pain?

Lia Blady

Nov 5, 20244 min read

Can emotions cause physical pain?

Have you ever noticed how your body reacts when you're stressed or upset? Maybe you get a headache before a big meeting or feel a...

How Does Online EMDR Therapy Work?

Lia Blady

Oct 28, 20243 min read

How Does Online EMDR Therapy Work?

Research shows that online EMDR is just as effective as in-person sessions.

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